Competency 1

Identify as a social worker and conduct self

accordingly

Practice Behavior 1.1

Advocate for client access to the

services of social work

clients may not know about different
resources available.

Practice behavior 1.2

Practice personal reflection and self-correction

to assure continual professional development

Some counseling techniques improve or
change one should consider if their
techniques need to be updated to better treat
their clients

Practice behavior 1.3

Attend to professional roles and boundaries
One should not cross boundaries such as

dating clients, not just while counseling but

even after the client/counselor relationship is
over.

Practice behavior 1.4

Demonstrate professional demeanor in

behavior, appearance, and communication

One should dress and act as a professional

Practice behavior 1.5

Engage in career-long learning
Attend professional development conferences

to enhance my own learning and growth as a

social worker, particularly within my area of
specialization

Practice behavior 1.6

Use supervision and consultation
Social workers should always consult and use

supervision to get differing ideas and

opinnions